The United States and Somoza, 1933-1956: A Revisionist Look

by Paul Coe Clark and Paul Coe Clarke

The first in-depth look at U.S. relations with the founder of the Somoza family dynasty in Nicaragua, Clark's book breaks new ground in diplomatic history. Based solidly on the diplomatic record, this work takes a strong revisionist stance, arguing against the commonly accepted view that the United States created the Somoza regime and kept the first Somoza in power as a surrogate to protect U.S. interests in Central America. To the contrary, the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0275943348
• ISBN13: 9780275943349
• Release Date: September 1992
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"